Update on LBS

Funny, LBS articles seem to be focussing on privacy and fear issues at the moment. We're not blogging much because most of the information is same-old, same-old. Meaning; new children's phones or tracking of packages/personnel and that's it.

Anyway here's some stuff:
MobHappy - Sexual Predator Zones

I was reading about a YAKTA (Yet Another Kid Tracking Application) this morning and one sentence leapt out at me as being different. After the normal blurb about tracking loved ones’ movements in real time, it says that the service
even alerts them [parents] when their child is in a sexual predator zone.
I was intrigued by the Sexual Predator Zone angle and while I couldn’t find any more information about this aspect of the product, I did come across this hack of Google maps - Florida Sexual Predator.
Essentially, you can enter your Florida zip code and a Google map shows you the home addresses, crime history and mug shots of all convicted sexual predators in your area, from information provided by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

IMS meets telematics - Pimp My Ride:

Telcordia (http://www.telcordia.com/) and Ford have revealed a completely wireless-enabled Ford Five Hundred sedan, brining IMS into the world of telematics.
The Five Hundred showcases a seamless transition between car, MP3 player, GPS and location-based services. Specific features incorporated into the Ford Five Hundred include remote monitoring and control, diagnostics and troubleshooting, infotainment, and location-based roadside assistance. The car can be monitored over the Internet, tracking speed and location. Users can check service needs, such as the time for an oil change or why a check engine light is on. They can also directly and seamlessly download audio content into the vehicle. Finally, there's a quick and easy way to directly request assistance

Sounds like the Batmobile.

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